Podcasts about sustainable finance

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Leo Johnson, lecturer at Oxford University's Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment. Leo is also co-founder of the advisory firm Sustainable Finance, where he chairs the Advisory Council, and previously worked at the World Bank. Known for presenting the BBC series on megatrends and innovation. Leo brings unique insight into organizational behavior, neuroscience, and purposeful leadership. Doug and Leo discuss organizational inertia, transformation resistance, and how neuroscience and behavioral science explain our resistance to change—even amid crises like climate change, geopolitical turmoil, and economic stress. They explore how professionals, including those in international tax, can overcome ‘learned helplessness' and avoid burnout by embracing purpose, agency, and connectedness. Leo introduces the concept of behavioral personas within organizations—catalysts, silent rebels, workhorses, and sustaining innovators—and emphasizes the need for authentic engagement and collaboration to drive meaningful change. 

In this episode, host Lina Apsheva talks to Benjamin Powell, head of sustainability in Fixed Income at SEB and Madeleine Moe from SSA origination at SEB, about the sovereign, supranationals, and agencies (SSA) segment and how these actors work with sustainable finance. They discuss examples of SSAs, types of sustainable finance products they engage with, and how this financing is used to support sustainable development across the world.

My guest is Romina Reversi, Managing Director and Head of Sustainable Investment Banking Americas at Crédit Agricole CIB — one of the banks that helped write the very rules of the green bond market, and has stayed near the center of gravity ever since.Romina's path into banking didn't start with a mission to change the world. It started with a love of math — and a drive for precision — that took her from the University of Michigan straight onto JP Morgan's derivatives desk.She worked in equity structuring and sales, building a technical foundation and a strong client ethic. As she puts it, “All bankers know the product. But how do you actually serve your clients? That's the real work.”The pivot came in 2015. Romina took what she describes as a ‘leap of faith.'She moved from derivatives into a new and mostly uncharted part of the bank: ESG debt capital markets. Back then, most CFOs and treasurers hadn't heard of green bonds. Frameworks barely existed. She and a few others were flying around the world with a handful of PowerPoint slides, trying to explain what this market even was.In her own words, “There was no playbook. We were literally inventing how to pitch.”That blank page became her blueprint. Over the next several years, she helped structure more than 500 sustainable debt transactions — including Apple's first green bond and Uruguay's step-up, step-down sustainability-linked bond, the first of its kind in the world.Romina joined Crédit Agricole in 2021. It's a bank with deep roots in agriculture and a reputation as one of the earliest movers in green and sustainable finance. And today, she's building out their Americas operation with the same mix of ambition, nuance, and rigor that brought her success at JP Morgan.For Romina and her bank, sustainability is more than branding — it's ‘truly ingrained in their DNA.'Now leading the Americas team, Romina operates across the entire investment banking suite — bonds, loans, M&A, IPOs, ESG advisory, and beyond.Her mandate isn't just to sell green products. It's to embed sustainable thinking across structures. To know when a KPI isn't credible. To tell a client when the deal they want to do isn't in their best interest.Romina is thoughtful about risk. Transparent about pushback. And unafraid to challenge linear definitions of impact. For her, transparency itself — giving investors a clear view into where their capital is going — is a form of additionally.In a market still grappling with backlash, confusion, and greenwashing fatigue, Romina is defining what credible, innovative, and client-aligned sustainable finance can look like.In this conversation, we talked about using AI for biodiversity tracking, about injecting sustainability into private credit, about financing for nuclear and hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel, and much, much more…Tune in and find out what it means to be a sustainable banker for the next decade — not just a dealmaker, but a translator, a teacher, and a strategist.—About the SRI 360° Podcast: The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing.—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK—Additional Resources:- Romina Reversi LinkedIn- CA CIB Twitter- CA CIB Website

In this episode, we speak to Hannah Simons, Head of Sustainability at Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets. Hannah discusses sustainable financing solutions including transition finance initiatives, regulatory updates and the role of international finance centres. Connect with Hannah on LinkedInFollow Lloyds Banking Group on LinkedInFollow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn

Nicholas Pfaff, Deputy Chief Executive, Head of Sustainable Finance, ICMA, and Özgür Altun, Associate Director, Sustainable Finance, ICMA, summarise the main points of their latest paper, published on 25 March 2025, which details reflections and recommendations for the sustainable fund market in a new regulatory environment.

“What do investors want?” is the primary question motivating Graham Sinclair, my guest today and one of the pioneers in sustainable investing: from launching the PRI (Principles in Responsible Investment) into emerging markets in 2007, to working with iconic firms like KLD, IFC, Parametric and AIG on Wall Street. We sat down to talk about Sinclair's course at Harvard Extension School, “Making the Sustainable Investment Case,” which is one half of the Sustainable Finance micro certificate and a benchmark for candidates in the Masters of Sustainability program. New for 2025 is a two-part deep dive on Nature x Investment, drawing on the cutting-edge work of Irina Likhachova in biodiversity and fixed income. Sinclair is once again using “Fund Labs” projects for hands-on experiential learning with four specialist sustainable investment managers: Bill Page + Liz Simmie + Garvin Jabusch + Christofer Halldin. Listeners are in for a treat as Sinclair offers a unique perspective on what investors want.

ESG – short for Environmental, Social, and Governance – is a framework for evaluating how companies manage sustainability-related risks and opportunities. In ESG investing, environmental, social, and governance factors are integrated into investment decisions, alongside traditional financial metrics. In this episode, James and Daisy discuss ESG. How has sustainable investing evolved? Why is there a growing backlash against ESG? What is greenhushing?  SOME RECOMMENDATIONS: John Elkington, a world authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable capitalism, coined the phrase “people, planet, profit” in 1994 to describe the Triple Bottom Line. Originally intended as a tool to drive systems change and transform capitalism – not just as an accounting framework – Elkington later called for a "product recall" of the concept.21st Century Investing: Redirecting Financial Strategies to Drive Systems Change by William Burckart and Steve Lydenberg – This book explores the evolution of investing from traditional models to sustainable approaches that consider environmental and social factors. The authors advocate for a third stage: system-level investing, where investors actively support and enhance the stability and health of the social, financial, and environmental systems on which they depend for long-term returns. Aniket Shah is Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainability, Transition and Washington DC Strategy at Jefferies, a top global investment bank. We enjoyed this 10-minute video where he speaks about ESG and Impact Investing.  SYSTEMIQ (2025) – This essay “Shock Therapy” explores what a deep reset of the sustainability movement might look like. Part of The Blue Whale Inquiry, it draws on insights from interviews with over 50 leaders across business, finance, government, politics, and civil society to understand what it takes to shift stubborn economic systems. OTHER ADVOCATES, FACTS, AND RESOURCES:United Nations (2004) – ESG first appeared in the UN Global Compact report “Who Cares Wins”, developed with twenty financial institutions. It encouraged the financial sector to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into analysis, asset management, and brokerage.EU Taxonomy – allows financial and non-financial companies to share a common definition of economic activities that can be considered environmentally sustainable.IEA (2024) – “Global energy investment is set to exceed USD 3 trillion for the first time in 2024, with USD 2 trillion going to clean energy technologies and infrastructure. Investment in clean energy has accelerated since 2020, and spending on renewable power, grids and storage is now higher than total spending on oil, gas, and coal.”CDP – a global non-profit that runs the world's only independent environmental disclosure system. The Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD) – a global initiative to develop guidance for businesses and financial institutions to understand and report on impacts, dependencies, risks, and opportunities related to people. Growing inequality is recognized as a systemic risk with economic and political implications for global markets.Brundtland Report (1987) – Our Common Future, published by the UN, defined ‘sustainable development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".Morningstar (2025) – “Despite reduced fund flows, global sustainable fund assets reached an all-time high of USD 3.2 trillion at the end of 2024, an 8% increase from the previous year and more than quadruple the size in 2018. Europe remains the leading market, housing 84% of the assets.”Generation Investment Management – “Generation is a pure-play sustainable investment manager. It is all we do. It is all we will ever do.” – Founded in 2004 by Al Gore and David Blood, Generation is a dedicated sustainable investment firm focused on long-term value, integrated sustainability research, and strong client alignment. It has demonstrated that mission-driven investing can deliver superior returns.Octopus (2024) – The Future Generations Report 2024 – “Celebrating the impact that you, as an Octopus shareholder, employee or customer, have on the world.”Dame Julia Anne Hoggett DBE, a British banker and risk manager, became CEO of the London Stock Exchange in April 2021. With a background in development economics focused on Sub-Saharan Africa, she believes the job of the capital markets is “to facilitate the investment that creates the invention, production, jobs and productivity that drives the economy, improves real incomes and peoples' lives”. As noted in the episode, some state funds have been withdrawn from investors applying ESG policies. For example, in March 2022, West Virginia pulled assets from a fund managed by BlackRock, citing the firm's “net-zero investment strategies that would harm the coal, oil and natural gas industries.”Thank you for listening! 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Boitumelo Sethlatswe, head of sustainability at Standard Bank Group discusses the company's updated climate policy and their commitment to sustainable finance. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

In this episode, Roshan Ahmad, global head of sovereign advisory, sits down with Arsalan Mahtafar, head of the Development Finance Institution (DFI) to discuss insights from the Annual DFI Report. Discover how the development finance landscape is changing, and the DFI's role in mobilizing $5.6 billion of capital. Arsalan shares insights on expanding into high-income jurisdictions and leveraging AI for impact measurement. How is impact data becoming simpler and more transparent, and what's on the horizon for 2025?   This episode was recorded on March 14, 2025.   This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm's research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or provide any other products or services to any person or entity. © 2025 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

How has sustainable finance regulation evolved in the past decade? In this episode, Mark Manning, Visiting Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics (LSE), explains how Mark Carney's seminal 2015 speech and the TCFD's 2017 recommendations paved the way for the development of sustainability related disclosure standards. Mark also discusses what makes sustainable finance regulation different, how regulators are engaging with climate transition planning and what's in store for sustainable finance regulation in the next five years. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction(00:01:50) - How sustainable finance regulation has shifted since 2015(00:09:11) - Why climate finance requires a different regulatory approach(00:13:05) - Collaboration and the experimental side of regulation(00:16:33) - Climate transition planning(00:25:10) - Geopolitics and the future of sustainable finance regulation

Sustainable-debt issuance reached $1.63 trillion in 2024, and though regulation has been critical to driving the growth of sustainable-finance markets, it risks being a distraction if it’s too onerous. The key will be focusing on the 20% of metrics that drive 80% of the impact on our investment decisions, says Dr. Arthur Krebbers, managing director and head of Corporate Climate and ESG Capital Markets at NatWest. In this episode of ESG Currents, Bloomberg Intelligence director of ESG research Eric Kane and ESG analyst Grace Osborne are joined by Dr. Krebbers to discuss the evolving sustainable-finance landscape. The discussion ranges from the role of labeled debt to environmental alpha and the quest for measurable impact as transition finance comes into focus and new products emerge to shape the future of the industry. This episode was recorded on Mar. 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we speak to Natasha Stromberg and Sajeev Mohankumar from the FAIRR Initiative the importance of sustainable finance in agriculture, the differences between nature-based and tech-based interventions, and the barriers to investment in nature-focused solutions.Read the report in full hereConnect with Natasha Stromberg on LinkedInConnect with Sajeev Mohankumar on LinkedIn Follow FAIRR Initiative on LinkedInLearn more about FAIRR Initiative hereFollow Guernsey Finance on LinkedIn

Hi everyone! We are officially back from our season break and we welcome you to Season 13 of The Firm Analyst. In this episode, we discussed: (1) the recent shutdown at Heathrow Airport and some of the potential legal consequences arising as a result; (2) Barclays' "Caterpillar" strategy and how UK banks use derivatives to protect income while weathering fluctuations in interest rates; and (3) the challenges that sustainable finance and investment continue to face and what lies ahead for this sector.

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Nachhaltigkeit ist in aller Munde – doch was hat sie mit Unternehmensnachfolge zu tun? Wann und wie kann Nachhaltigkeit frühzeitig in den Nachfolgeprozess integriert werden? Genau darüber spreche ich in dieser Podcast-Folge mit meinem heutigen Gast: Ingo Gottwald. Seit über 20 Jahren begleitet er als Finanznavigator und Unternehmensberater Unternehmen in den Bereichen Finanzierung, Controlling und Berichterstattung gegenüber Finanzpartnern – und gerade dort gewinnt das Thema Nachhaltigkeit zunehmend an Bedeutung. Vielleicht erinnert sich der ein oder andere noch: Ingo war bereits in unserer allerersten Podcast-Folge zum Thema „Kaufpreisermittlung und Eigenkapital“ zu Gast. Doch heute sprechen wir über ein Thema, das für ihn weit mehr als ein Trend ist: Nachhaltigkeit. Für ihn ist Nachhaltigkeit eine Haltung – eine, die Ökologie, Ökonomie, den Menschen und das Soziale gleichermaßen berücksichtigt. Deshalb engagiert er sich im Gemeinwohlökonomie e.V. und hat eine GWÖ-Bilanz erstellt. Zudem hat er die hessische Charta für nachhaltiges Wirtschaften unterzeichnet und setzt in seinem eigenen Unternehmen zahlreiche nachhaltige Maßnahmen um. In diesem Gespräch werfen wir einen Blick darauf, warum Nachhaltigkeit auch in der Unternehmensnachfolge eine zentrale Rolle spielt – und wie Unternehmen diesen Prozess bewusst und zukunftsorientiert gestalten können.

Send us a textOver the last decade, climate and sustainability have become more of a focus for boards and sub-committees. However, there is currently a lot of conflicting noise around this agenda. So, there is a lot for boards to digest around this topic, making it an opportune time to take stock of where we are and what boards should consider.In this podcast, Dr. Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses climate/energy transition with David Harris, who has worked on these topics for over 20 years. He leads sustainable finance strategic initiatives at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), having previously led sustainable finance for two of its divisions:  FTSE Russell in its index business, and its Data and Analytics division.“20 years ago, this was regarded as quite a niche area. Today, that picture is completely different. It's one of the top issues for institutional investors.”The data backs him up. In FTSE Russell's annual survey of global pension funds, they ask if the funds are integrating sustainability issues into their investment strategies. Among the largest and most sophisticated funds, those with over 10 billion dollars in assets under management, 86 per cent do. “Of the different sustainability themes, climate change and energy transition rank in our asset owner survey as being the very top priority.”Data from the International Energy Agency shows in 2024, annual investment into the energy sector was $3 trillion,  $2 that in 2024, annual investment in the energy sector was $3 trillion,  $2 trillion in clean energy, and $1 trillion in fossil fuels. In contrast, around five years ago, they were roughly on par at $1 trillion each. So, David says we are well into a substantial shift in the global economy, and boards and investors need to understand that.“I think there has been some surprise.. from boards at the level of reporting requirements coming at them.”Shifts of this magnitude come with many reporting requirements – requirements that have many boards less than thrilled. Some of the exasperation is at the newness of the requirements, and some is frustration with the scope. David feels this is a legitimate concern, as many boards find that keeping up with reporting can detract from focusing on the most material and relevant issues of running the business. “What's really important here is… sustainability standards are increasingly being set in a way which aligns them with the way companies are used to reporting on financial information.”The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation has set up the International Sustainability Standards Board, which may be familiar to many listeners. It aims to get global sustainability standards set up in a way that aligns with how companies are used to reporting on financial information and in a format that's easier for the investor community to use. The three top takeaways for effective boards from our conversation are:1.      Don't get lost in all of the reporting regulations. Cut through that and focus on the material issues and what's right for the business. 2.     Make sure you're engaging your investors, not only the sell-side analysts but also the institutional investors who sit behind them, i.e. the pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, as well as the asset managers and understand their priorities.3.     Build your expertise and lean on the resources available through Chapter Zero and similar networks.  

In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we're unpacking new proposals to simplify sustainability reporting in Europe.  Released in February 2025, the European Commission's Omnibus Simplification Package would drastically reduce the number of companies subject to corporate sustainability reporting requirements in a bid to slash red tape, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The proposals include measures to simplify the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the EU Taxonomy.   If adopted, the proposals could alter the sustainability reporting landscape for companies doing business in the EU. We speak to Marc Rotter, counsel at law firm Ropes & Gray, who explains why the timeline for the legislative process remains uncertain and could last several months.   We talk to Andreas Rasche, Professor of Business in Society at the Centre for Sustainability at Copenhagen Business School, who explains how the proposals could change investor access to data.  “For investors that, at the end of the day, means less data by less companies. And I think it should be a legitimate concern to investors as it limits access to comparable and also reliable ESG data,” Andreas says of the proposals.  And we hear from Aleksandra Palinska, Executive Director of Eurosif, a European forum that promotes sustainable investment.  This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.   Copyright ©2025 by S&P Global   DISCLAIMER   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.   S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. 

Last year was a record year for sustainable finance, with over 1 trillion euros worth of impact bonds being issued according to the Climate Bond Initiative (CBI). Impact bonds are financial instruments that help finance social, sustainable, or climate-related projects. Economic experts expect this number to actually grow this year and beyond.

Welcome to the Terra Carta Series of the All Things Sustainable podcast, a collaboration with the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI). Throughout 2025, we'll be interviewing SMI member CEOs from around the world and across industries about how they're approaching sustainability challenges and opportunities.   The SMI is a network of over 250 global CEOs across finance and industry. It facilitates private sector diplomacy with the ambition of making sustainability the driving force of global markets and value creation. S&P Global is a proud SMI member.  We're calling this the Terra Carta Series based on the SMI's Terra Carta mandate. This is the guiding mandate for the SMI and sets out ambitious and practical actions to help the private sector accelerate progress toward a sustainable future. The name Terra Carta is a play on the historic Magna Carta.  In this first episode, we're talking to SMI CEO Jennifer Jordan-Saifi ahead of the organization's five-year anniversary event in London March 10th and 11th.   Jennifer explains how His Majesty King Charles III launched the SMI in 2020 when he was the Prince of Wales. She talks about how member companies are navigating a challenging sustainability landscape and staying focused on long-term solutions. And she explains how the SMI works to bridge the gap between the public and private sectors.   “Having a group of global CEOs with such enormous reach across the global economy, there's just this real opportunity to have systems-level change,” Jennifer says. "As we connect the private sector into governments and align private sector objectives with public sector objectives, then we really start to see transformational change happening in a way that's really positive for economic growth, for trade, for jobs — and that's really what the SMI is about.”  This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.   Copyright ©2025 by S&P Global   DISCLAIMER   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.   S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. 

Email comments or guest ideas (to reply, include your email address)In this 60th episode of our podcast we talk with Tim Bush, an analyst at UBS and a top expert in batteries and energy, about the fast-changing world of battery production. Tim provides a clear view of the global battery industry's complex challenges and opportunities. Tim‘s insights include China leading the way with lower costs and big capacity, and the US and Europe facing tough choices as they try to build their own battery supply chains while dealing with China's dominance. Tim highlights the game-changing potential of solid-state batteries, which promise safer and more efficient power. The conversation also covers the struggles of European carmakers as they shift to electric vehicles and the rapid improvements in Chinese EV technology. This conversation gives a clear view of the global battery industry's challenges and opportunities.ABOUT TIM: Tim Bush is based in Seoul and heads UBS Global Battery Research. He is also responsible for Korea EV supply chain corporate coverage. He has almost 20 years of experience covering Alternative Energy. He joined UBS from BAML in 2015. Notable research includes UBS Battery Teardown series. UBS has analyzed nickel and iron batteries from all incumbents in this signature bi-annual report. Tim holds degrees from Cornell University / NYU Stern and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.FEEDBACK: Email Host | HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli | MUSIC: Ep0-29 The Open Goldberg Variations, Kimiko Ishizaka Ep30-50 Orchestra Gli Armonici – Tomaso Albinoni, Op.07, Concerto 04 per archi in Sol - III. Allegro. | Ep51 – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049 Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

How much further can regional Shariah compliant asset owners and managers incorporate green and sustainable considerations into investment decisions, while at the same time encouraging investee companies to manage climate risk? What is a current assessment of regulatory frameworks and their influence on Shariah compliant investment decisions? Is sufficient regional Shariah compliant capital being channeled into energy transition, and are we maximizing the potential of green Sukuk?Moderator:Sohail Zubairi, Green Islamic Finance SpecialistPanelists:Faisal Ali, Senior Portfolio Manager, AzimutLuma Saqqaf, Founder and CEO, Ajyal SustainabilityMona Zeineldin, Managing Director, Emerging Capital Management Partners

This week, the All Things Sustainable podcast (formerly ESG Insider) reached 2 million downloads. Today, we bring you an interview with the largest bank in the US.    We sit down with Brian DiMarino, Managing Director and Deputy Director of Global Sustainability, Strategy and Operations at JPMorganChase. He explains how the bank is navigating a challenging sustainability landscape, including its decision to exit the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, and why he believes it's time for a “rebrand” of some of the language companies use when communicating about sustainability topics. At the same time, he says JPMorgan's focus on sustainability is "steadfast."   "Science has told us what we need to do. Technology has told us we can do it and economics will tell us whether it gets done or not," Brain tells us. This interview took place at a live event we hosted in New York City on Feb. 6 to celebrate the podcast's anniversary and the launch of our new name. All Things Sustainable reflects an idea we've heard repeatedly from guests over the past six seasons: Solutions to big sustainability challenges require action from all sectors and all stakeholders. You can hear more highlights from our Feb. 6 event in last week's special anniversary episode: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/how-companies-are-navigating-2025-sustainability-challenges-a-new-podcast-name-  This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global. Copyright ©2025 by S&P Global DISCLAIMER By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Join Paul Moody, Managing Director at CFA Institute, as he sits down with Dr. Ma Jun, President of the Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS) and founder of CASI (Climate Action and Sustainability Initiative), for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of sustainable finance. In this engaging episode, Dr. Ma Jun shares his journey from shaping global sustainable finance policies to launching CASI, a groundbreaking initiative aiming to educate 100,000 professionals in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs) by 2030. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in scaling sustainable investment, the role of policy incentives, and how innovative financial frameworks can drive meaningful change.

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Elisabeth Stern, a cultural anthropologist, a peace and environmental activist, and a board member of Senior Women for Climate Protection Switzerland, recounts how the group prevailed through an eight-year legal battle to ultimately secure a landmark judgement against its own government for its inadequate climate policy. A passionate advocate for climate protection as a human right, Elisabeth emphasizes the leverage the financial sector has in addressing climate change by not funding fossil fuel related projects, while also sharing her vision of hope for the future.How did a group of Senior Swiss Women persevere through an eight-year legal battle and ultimately secure a historic victory against their own government? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Jonathan Hackett, Managing Director and Head, Sustainable Finance, BMO Capital Markets, sits down with Francisco Leon, President and CEO, California Resources Corporation (CRC), the state's largest oil and gas production company. CRC is focused not only on meeting the present energy needs of the world's fifth-largest economy, but also preparing for a lower carbon future.

Email comments or guest ideas (to reply, include your email address)Korn Ferry's Seth Peterson reveals how AI and in-house recruitment are revolutionizing executive search in Asia's energy transition sector. Despite the current market slowdown in China, demand for ESG and sustainability talent in Asia Pacific is quite strong. Corporate culture and purpose emerge as key differentiators in attracting top executives. Seth forecasts AI expertise and data science becoming critical skills, while emphasizing that traditional career-building remains fundamental. His insights highlight the dual challenge companies face: embracing technological innovation while maintaining strong organizational values to secure future talent.ABOUTH SETH: Seth brings more than 25 years of corporate and consulting experience. He leads teams to bring Korn Ferry's Solutions to clients across the Asia Pacific region. He also executes Executive Searches at the Board, C-Suite and Functional leadership levels across key Industry sectors, working for both Private Equity portfolio businesses and regional conglomerates as well as western multinationals. Seth is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and has been based in Greater China for the majority of his thirty-year career. Prior to joining Korn Ferry in 2018 he spent over seven years as a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles in Hong Kong. In his earlier career he worked in strategic planning, business development, and general management with multinational businesses in the region. He was Vice President, General Manager, in charge of Asia Operations for a Business Unit of Hong Kong-listed Techtronic Industries; and earlier worked for Emerson Electric for several years, where he held several Business Development and P&L responsibilities for various businesses across Asia Pacific and served as a corporate planner at the U.S. headquarters for two years. He began his career in Hong Kong and Shanghai in the early 1990s as a Management Consultant where he was involved in the development of China market strategies for a number of leading corporations. Seth earned an MBA from Washington University's Olin School of Business in St. Louis and a bachelor's degree in Chinese Studies and International Relations from Grinnell College. He previously chaired the board of AFS Intercultural Programs, Hong Kong, and served on the board and Executive Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. FEEDBACK: Email Host | HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli | MUSIC: Ep0-29 The Open Goldberg Variations, Kimiko Ishizaka Ep30-50 Orchestra Gli Armonici – Tomaso Albinoni, Op.07, Concerto 04 per archi in Sol - III. Allegro. | Ep51 – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049 Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

In this two-part episode of Sustainability Leaders,  George Sutherland, Senior Advisor of Climate Change & Sustainability, hosts a conversation about the state of building retrofits, parallels between retrofits and future climate objectives, and potential opportunities. Our guests on the show include Bryan Flannigan, Executive Director, Building Decarbonization Alliance; Max Graham, Chief Operating Officer, Avenue Living; and James Burrow, Director, Sustainable Finance, BMO.

In this two-part episode of Sustainability Leaders,  George Sutherland, Senior Advisor of Climate Change & Sustainability, hosts a conversation about the state of building retrofits, parallels between retrofits and future climate objectives, and potential opportunities. Our guests on the show include Bryan Flannigan, Executive Director, Building Decarbonization Alliance; Max Graham, Chief Operating Officer, Avenue Living; and James Burrow, Director, Sustainable Finance, BMO.

John Rappaport is the Chief Investment Officer at Keyframe Capital, a special situations fund manager. They help management teams solve complex asset and corporate financing requirements. In finance speak, this is often referred to as structured capital—the process of separating a company's capital structure into layers, enabling each layer to be fit for an investor seeking that specific risk-return profile.As John shares, structured capital can often be a good fit for companies in the energy transition, as those in renewable energy and adjacent categories often have high upfront capital costs and a relatively low cost of ongoing production.John has spent much of his career in financial roles within the energy and transportation sectors. Prior to founding Keyframe in 2020, he joined Cyrus Capital Partners in 2008, and before that, he worked for Sankaty Advisors, a division of Bain Capital. He has lectured on structured capital and economics at Yale University and sits on the boards of many companies in the energy transition space, including Wonder Capital, Utility Data, and Sealed, among others.So, let's dive into the wonky but important world of structured capital.In this episode, we cover: [1:57] Overview of Keyframe Capital[2:52] The origin of Keyframe and a story about Terawatt Infrastructure[11:25] Understanding structured capital[17:01] Examples of structured capital: Infrastructure as a service[21:10] Keyframe's thesis-driven approach[25:56] The data center financing challenge[31:02] When and how founders should engage with structured capital providers[35:48] Keyframe's current focus areasEpisode recorded on Jan 21, 2025 (Published on Feb 6, 2025) Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Ozgur Altun, Associate Director, Sustainable Finance, provides an overview of the ESMA's Guidelines on ESG-related fund names.

Katie Kelly, Senior Director, ICMA, discusses the role of commercial paper in the sustainable finance market.

Download “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/  Jeff Gitterman (https://www.gittermanwealth.com/) is the CEO of Gitterman Asset Management and a Partner at Gitterman Wealth Management. Widely seen as a thought leader in the climate change and sustainable investing fields, he is the creator of the firm's SMART (Sustainability Metrics Applied to Risk Tolerance)® Investing Services, which offer climate-focused investing solutions to both financial professionals and individual investors. Jeff has been featured in Forbes, Barron's, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Advisor, Morningstar Magazine, and on CNN, among many others. He is a co-host of TheIMPACT show, which films at the NYSE and airs on fintech.tv, and also speaks frequently about climate-focused investing at conferences throughout the United States. Jeff is the author of Beyond Success: Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity, and also an Associate Producer of the feature documentary film Planetary. For more information, please visit www.GittermanAsset.com and www.GittermanWealth.com. In this episode, Chris and Jeff discuss: 1. Why Passion Drives Real Connections with Clients 2. Understanding the True Role of ESG in Investing 3. Why Governance (the ‘G' in ESG) Matters for Advisors 4.   Cultivating Long-Term Client Relationships in a Niche Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgitterman/  Website: https://gittermanasset.com/               https://www.gittermanwealth.com/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Success-Redefining-Meaning-Prosperity/dp/1452594023/  Documentary Film (Associate Producer): https://player.vimeo.com/video/60234866  Show: https://www.fintech.tv/News/Host/7-Jeff-Gitt To see short videos of all our best FA Business Growing tips follow us on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faworkshop   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@financialadvisorsworkshop  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAsWorkshop   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-advisors-workshop-with-brian-kasal/id1614768408   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OB78889GRx2FHjvWtsyeE   Website: https://www.financialadvisorsworkshop.com/   Work with FourStar: https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/Advisors   DISCLAIMER: This content is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov

Send us a textThis week let's reminisce on the official Progressive Pockets predictions for 2024 and make some new predictions for 2025.In the meantime, please reach out with topics you'd like to hear covered this year on the show!ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode#123 Poor People's CampaignConnect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progressivepockets.comTwitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts Work With Me:Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.Easy Ways to Support the Show1. Send this episode to someone you know! Word of mouth is how podcasts grow!2. Buy me a coffee (or a soundproof panel!) https://buymeacoffee.com/progressivepockets 3. Leave a 5 star rating and review for the show!//NO AI TRAINING: Any use of this podcast episode transcript or associated show notes or blog posts to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text is expressly prohibited. This includes, without limitation, technologies that are capable of generating works in the same style or genre as this content. The author reserves all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models//Support the show

Email comments or guest ideas (to reply, include your email address)In Episode 57, leading Asia energy economist Mike Thomas of The Lantau Group shared insights on 2024 trends and the 2025 outlook. He highlighted improved investment fundamentals, growing demand for renewables, and significant market reforms in Malaysia and the Philippines. Looking ahead, Mike expects continued renewable growth despite geopolitical uncertainties, more solar-hybrid projects, and evolving challenges in gas flexibility. Mike also thinks that while nuclear power's future remains uncertain in Southeast Asia, small modular reactors show long-term promise.REFERENCES: TLG InsightsABOUT MIKE: Mike Thomas is the Managing Director and a founding partner at The Lantau Group with over 30 years of consulting experience, focussing on the energy sector.  He advises a wide range of energy sector stakeholders on strategic, regulatory, and competition matters; sustainability; market design and development; and commercial transactions.  Prior to co-founding in 2010, he headed the Asia Pacific Energy & Environment practice of a global consulting firm.  Mike has an MPP from Harvard Kennedy School, United States and a BA in Economics from Carleton College, United States. More specifically, within the Asia Pacific region, he has led many significant engagements involving the robust application of economics and analytics to a wide variety of business, policy, and regulatory challenges affecting the electricity and gas sectors.  He works extensively with multinationals on sustainability strategies, focussing on the best options in different markets, and on the regulatory and policy changes needed to support increasing renewable energy contracting options.  He has testified or advised as an industry economic expert in commercial contract disputes before courts or arbitral panels in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and Australia, and on disputed regulatory matters before regulatory authorities in New Zealand, Australia, and the Philippines.  His experience in commercial matters includes market forecasts and revenue simulations for numerous renewable energy and conventional energy projects and market assessments in South Asia, North Asia, ASEAN, and Australia/New Zealand.FEEDBACK: Email Host | HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli | MUSIC: Ep0-29 The Open Goldberg Variations, Kimiko Ishizaka Ep30-50 Orchestra Gli Armonici – Tomaso Albinoni, Op.07, Concerto 04 per archi in Sol - III. Allegro. | Ep51 – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049 Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Sustainability has moved from the fringes to the core of modern investment strategies, reshaping not just financial systems but the way we define progress itself. In an era where environmental urgency meets technological innovation, the convergence of sustainable finance and green technologies is setting the tone for a new economic reality. This shift demands more than token gestures; it calls for a complete rethinking of how capital is deployed and value is measured. As green bonds fund renewable energy projects and ESG investing aligns profit with purpose, financial markets are becoming pivotal to solving global challenges like climate change and resource depletion. Carbon trading platforms are monetizing emission reductions, while fintech innovations streamline transparency and efficiency in these efforts. This article explores how these tools and strategies are rewriting the rules of finance, making sustainability not just a responsibility but a competitive advantage. What is Sustainable Finance? Sustainable finance incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into financial decision-making. It channels investments toward projects and practices that mitigate environmental harm while fostering economic growth. This framework supports initiatives like climate change mitigation, biodiversity preservation, pollution prevention, and transitioning industries toward eco-friendly practices. At its core, sustainable finance underscores the shift from short-term profitability to long-term value creation. This transformation is crucial for achieving global objectives like the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Green Bonds in Financing a Sustainable Future Green bonds are one of the most prominent tools in sustainable finance. These debt instruments allocate capital to environmental projects such as renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and conservation efforts. Key characteristics of green bonds include transparency and accountability, ensuring that funds are exclusively directed toward eco-friendly projects. The appeal of green bonds lies in their dual benefits: financial returns and measurable environmental impact. For example, Apple's $4.7 billion in green bonds in 2022 funded renewable energy initiatives and low-carbon technologies. Globally, Europe leads in green bond issuances, with countries like France and Germany setting benchmarks, while emerging markets such as China rapidly expand their green finance portfolios. ESG Investing: Aligning Profit with Purpose ESG investing evaluates companies based on environmental stewardship, social impact, and governance practices. This approach has gained significant traction as investors recognize the link between strong ESG performance and financial resilience. High ESG ratings often correlate with lower operational risks, enhanced innovation, and improved stakeholder trust. For example, institutional investors increasingly favor companies prioritizing reducing carbon emissions, fostering diversity, and maintaining transparent governance. The financial benefits of ESG are well-documented. Studies reveal that companies with robust ESG frameworks often outperform their peers regarding profitability and risk mitigation, making ESG investing an ethical and financially sound choice. Renewable Energy Funding and Carbon Trading Platforms The push for renewable energy funding is a cornerstone of sustainable finance. Investment in solar, wind, and hydropower technologies has surged, driven by both public and private sectors. Initiatives like the European Green Deal aim to mobilize billions in renewable energy projects, setting a global precedent. Carbon trading platforms, another pivotal innovation, allow businesses to buy and sell carbon credits. These platforms incentivize emissions reductions by assigning monetary value to carbon savings. Blockchain technology has enhanced the transparency and efficiency of these ...

Sustainable Finance คือหัวใจสำคัญสู่ความยั่งยืนของธุรกิจ SME เพราะภาคการเงินคือตัวกลางที่จะช่วยสนับสนุนการเงิน และเพิ่มความมั่นใจให้ผู้ประกอบการให้สามารถลงทุนในโครงการที่มีความยั่งยืน รวมถึงจัดการทางการเงินอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ THE SME HANDBOOK by UOB เอพิโสดที่ 4 ของซีซั่น 8 นี้ เฟิร์น-ศิรัถยา อิศรภักดี ชวน คุณพณิตตรา เวชชาชีวะ Head of Financial Institutions And ESG Solution มาร่วมพูดคุยเกี่ยวกับการนำ Sustainable Finance มาปรับใช้ในธุรกิจ รวมทั้งแนวคิดและกรณีศึกษาที่ผู้ประกอบการสามารถนำไปปรับใช้ในธุรกิจได้

In recent episodes of the ESG Insider podcast we've been covering some of the big outcomes from COP29, the UN's climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. This was known as the "finance COP,” and today we're back with another bonus episode looking at how climate finance has changed over time.   We sit down on the sidelines of COP29 with Sean Kidney, CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative, a nonprofit that works to mobilize global capital for climate action. He discusses his key takeaways from COP29, the dramatic change he is seeing in sustainable debt markets and the outlook for the energy transition in 2025.   “I launched the Climate Bonds Initiative at the 2009 Copenhagen COP, where things got pretty grim,” Sean says. “I look now at the change of sentiment ... most of the conversations I'm involved in — with finance, with development banks, with governments — are all about HOW to do it, not IF.” Listen to our previous coverage of COP29: UN official says credibility of climate COPs at stake heading into 2025: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/un-official-says-credibility-of-climate-cops-at-stake-heading-into-2025   How the private sector showed up at COP29: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/how-the-private-sector-showed-up-at-cop29   How the insurance industry is tackling climate risk: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/how-the-insurance-industry-is-tackling-climate-risk   After COP29, what's next for carbon markets: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/after-cop29-what-s-next-for-carbon-markets This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.     Copyright ©2024 by S&P Global   DISCLAIMER   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.  S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Addressing gender inequality is not only a matter of intrinsic value and a moral imperative, but it can also enhance growth, productivity, competitiveness and the sustainability of economies. In this podcast, Valérie Guillaumin, Director, Sustainable Finance at ICMA, talked with two committed women, from well-known organisations that have issued bonds to finance social projects, about why investing in gender equality matters. Natasha GARCHA, Senior Director, Innovative Finance and Gender-Lens Investing Specialist at Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) Heather KIPNIS, Principal Operations Officer, Gender and Economic Inclusion Group at the International Finance Corporation (IFC)

In this year-end episode, host Lina Apsheva and her guests discuss how sustainable finance has developed over this past year, and share their expectations moving into 2025.  We hear from Karl Oskar Olming, the Head of Sustainability Strategy and Policy at SEB, about how sustainable finance legislation has developed in the EU in the past year and what to look out for in the future; from Nathalie Egenaes, the Head of Sustainability for the Corporate and Private Customer segment at SEB, about the developments in this area; from Thomas Thygesen, Head of Strategy and Equity Research, about how the politics of this past year might affect the energy transition; and from Isabelle Tibbelin, a Sustainable Finance Advisor in SEB Debt Capital Markets, about the sustainable debt market in 2024 and what to expect in 2025.

What's at stake for climate and nature in the current political environment? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with Paul Bodnar, Bezos Earth Fund, about the vital role of philanthropic capital; the mission of the Bezos Earth Fund; and how its thinks about funding efforts across mitigation and adaptation as well as the Global North and Global South.   Note: This episode was recorded prior to the recent US election. Paul Bodnar is the Director of Sustainable Finance, Industry, and Diplomacy at the Bezos Earth Fund. He most recently served as Global Head of Sustainable Investing at BlackRock, where he helped build the firm's $500 billion sustainable funds business. Prior to Blackrock, Paul was Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Council member at RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute), where he founded the Center for Climate-Aligned Finance. Paul served in the Obama White House as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Energy and Climate Change at the National Security Council. Prior to that, Paul served at the State Department as US lead negotiator for climate finance.

In this episode of Sustainability Leaders recorded on location at Climate Week NYC, Jonathan Hackett, Managing Director and Head, Sustainable Finance at BMO, sat down with Justine Fisher, CFO at Svante, to discuss the state of carbon solutions, regulations, and carbon credit markets.

Today marks the end of COP16, the UN's biodiversity-focused Conference of the Parties in Cali, Colombia. The UN's climate change conference, COP29, is slated to begin Nov. 11 in Baku, Azerbaijan.  One common thread in these events is the challenge of addressing the big financing gaps for a range of sustainability issues — including climate, nature, and social equity.  In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore how the fixed income market is evolving to help fill in some of those sustainable finance gaps. We talk with Stephen Liberatore, Head of ESG and Impact for Global Fixed Income at Nuveen. Nuveen is a global asset manager with about $1.2 dollars trillion in total assets under management.  “One of the things that is really important to our investors is that we look for issuers and issues that have environmental benefit or environmental stewardship,” Stephen says. “The issues that they're trying to identify and invest in are longer-term issues. They're not things that are going to be resolved overnight.”  This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.      Copyright ©2024 by S&P Global     DISCLAIMER    By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.    S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. 

Policymakers and key stakeholders will soon converge on Baku, Azerbaijan for the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference to find ways of boosting spending on climate initiatives. Rahul Ghosh, Global Head of Sustainable Finance, and Marie Diron, Global Head of Sovereign and Sub-Sovereign Risk at Moody's Ratings, discuss the challenges, potential solutions, and expectations.Speakers: Rahul Ghosh, Global Head of Sustainable Finance at Moody's Ratings; Marie Diron, Global Head of Sovereign and Sub-Sovereign Risk at Moody's RatingsHost: William Foster, Senior Vice President, Sovereign Risk Group, Moody's Ratings 

“If you're sitting on a board, you're a member of the executive leadership team…You need to make sure you're stepping back and understanding geopolitical risk, social, cultural risk, legal, regulatory, risk, activism. What are the activists looking at?... Who are the key stakeholders that you need to be aware of so that you can make sure that you are tracking those risk areas and, and their relevance to your company and how you need to be responding to those…You want to be proactive. “  Tara Giunta on Electric Ladies Podcast You might have heard about the Securities and Exchange Commission's final climate risk disclosure rules. All that destruction you see in the news from hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods and droughts has real financial implications – that's why investors have been demanding the SEC require better reporting on climate risk. What do they really mean? Listen to Tara Giunta, Global Co-Chair of ESG & Sustainable Finance Practice at mega law firm Paul Hastings to find out, in simple English, in this fascinating discussion with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson. They also share insightful career advice. You'll hear about: What exactly do the SEC climate risk disclosure rules require companies to disclose? What companies nationally are affected by the new California climate risk disclosure laws? What impact will the legal challenges really have on the SEC rules and California laws? How should senior management teams and boards of directors prepare and respond to them? Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “You need to be looking 360 in terms of industry, what's developing, what's coming down the pike from a technology standpoint, from a risk standpoint. You should be educating yourself constantly and stretching yourself to go into a new area. Don't just be content to sit and do the same thing….Push yourself to do something a little different, stretch…because that broadens you as a professional, first of all. It's just so much more interesting than doing the same thing every day. But, it also makes you a better professional… because you are seeing things that the other people who are just doing the same old, same old, aren't necessarily seeing.” Tara Giunta on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan's Forbes articles here. You'll also like these episodes: (some may be recorded under our previous name, Green Connections Radio) Kristen Sullivan, Deloitte Audit Partner leading their Sustainability Practice, on the SEC climate risk disclosure rules. Kristina Wyatt, who led the SEC Task Force developing its climate risk disclosure rules, now Chief Sustainability Officer and Deputy General Counsel at Persefoni software firm. Jean Case, Co-Founder of the Case Foundation and Chair of the board of the National Geographic Society, on impact investing and SEC climate risk disclosure rules. Julie Gorte, SVP of Impax Asset Management and veteran ESG investment advisor, on the SEC climate rules. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

¿Crees que se pueden alcanzar los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible si trabajamos solos por nuestra cuenta? Yo estoy convencido de que no, es por eso que me dio mucho gusto participar en el encuentro anual Pacto Global es una iniciativa de las Naciones Unidas en la que reunen a grandes empresas multinacionales para trabajar y comprometerse en conjunto a alcanzar las metas globales de la Agenda 2030. En este encuentro, tuve la oportunidad de platicar con 3 de los muchos expertos que asistieron. El día de hoy te quiero compartir fragmentos de estas conversaciones con Claire Baumann, Head of Sustainable Finance de Pacto Global a nivel mundial, con quien nos enfocamos en cómo las finanzas pueden ser una herramienta para la sostenibilidad; Daniel Aronson, autor del libro “The Value of Values”, quien nos enseñó cómo se puede medir el impacto de nuestra empresa a través de 4 categorías; y finalmente con Thomas Kolster, experto en marketing y sostenibilidad y autor del libro Goodvertising.

What can businesses do to meaningfully align their operations with social and environmental values? In today's episode, Michael Kramer, Manager and Trust Steward at Natural Investments, and co-author of The Resilient Investor: A Plan for Your Life, Not Just Your Money, shares his insights on the intersection of socially responsible investing (SRI), resilience, and purpose-driven business models. Tune in as Michael reflects on his journey from permaculture advocate to a leader in sustainable finance, offering a unique perspective on how businesses can contribute to a regenerative economy.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/michael-kramer/Send us a textSupport the show

As the green revolution sweeps the globe, professionals are searching for quality sustainable finance education to help them stay on top of the game in an ever-evolving ESG landscape.This week we hear from Rob Langrick, chief product advocate of CFA Institute, a global professional organisation that provides investment education – including on sustainable finance.Alongside the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, the non-profit offers the Certificate in ESG Investing, the Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate, and other professional development opportunities.Whether you want to enter the industry or boost your career, make better investment choices or improve your own organisation's ESG performance, this episode is for you.The host of The Greener Way is Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability.This is a podcast episode is brought to you by CFA Institute.For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

In this episode of the Pro Series, Eric sits down with Bjarni Herrera, a seasoned leader with a truly international career spanning banking, finance, and sustainability. Bjarni shares how his Nordic upbringing, Latin American roots, and experiences living in Asia and the US have shaped his unique approach to leadership. From helping restructure Arion Bank after the 2008 financial crisis to co-founding a sustainability consulting firm acquired by KPMG, Bjarni's journey is filled with rich insights. Now the CEO of Accrona and Post50 Ventures, Bjarni discusses the critical role of sustainable finance in today's world, along with his leadership philosophy and talent development strategies. Don't miss this deep dive into global finance and sustainability! Bjarni's website: https://www.bjarniherrera.com/Accrona's website: https://www.accrona.com/ (where Bjarni is CEO & Founder)And a link to buy Bjarni's book, Supercharging Sustainability

In this episode of the Investing in Integrity podcast, Ross Overline, CEO and co-founder of Scholars of Finance, speaks with Cary Krosinsky, Leading Teacher, Author & Advisor at Brown, NYU and Yale. At Yale University, Cary has been co-teaching a seminar on climate, energy and finance since 2014. Other courses at Yale include the first seminar on Business & Sustainability, a new workshop on Climate Tech Ventures, and the first MBA class on Sustainable Finance. Cary is also the Co-founder of the Sustainable Finance Institute (SFI), Real Impact Tracker (which spun out YourStake) and the Carbon Tracker Initiative. He is a Founding Mentor to Climate Tech VC (CTVC, now Sightline Climate).  Join Ross and Cary as they delve into sustainable finance and the need for integrity in this  sector. Cary shares his background, including his teaching experience at top institutions and his evolution in the field. They discuss the impact of student interest on course content, the challenges facing universities, as well as the controversy surrounding ESG investing.  Cary highlights the investment gap in addressing climate change, the rise of the anti-ESG movement, and the need for transparency to combat greenwashing. The conversation also covers the diverse strategies within ESG investing and the importance of global collaboration and ethical practices in finance. Meet Cary Krosinsky Cary Krosinsky is a distinguished lecturer, author, and advisor specializing in the intersection of sustainability, finance, and impact. As co-founder of the Sustainable Finance Institute (SFI), Real Impact Tracker, and the Carbon Tracker Initiative, Cary has been at the forefront of sustainable finance innovation. He created the field of Sustainability & IR in the mid-2000s and continues to serve as a senior advisor in various capacities. Cary's influence extends beyond Yale, having taught at Brown University, Harvard, and NYU. His work at Brown supported the creation of the sustainable investment component of the Brown endowment in 2016. He also served on the NYS Common Retirement Fund Decarbonization Advisory Panel, contributing to their 2019 Climate Action Plan. A prolific author, Cary has written seven books on sustainable investing and related topics. His works include "Sustainable Investing: Revolutions in Theory & Practice" (2016) and "Modern China" (2020), which advocates for better relations in solving sustainability challenges. Cary's expertise is sought after globally. He has developed sustainable finance frameworks for organizations like the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) and China's CSI. His research papers cover topics ranging from the financial outperformance of active sustainable investing to the value of global assets under management.

In this enlightening discussion, Sebnem Sener, Head of Private Finance for the SDGs at United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Sustainable Finance Hub, provides a nuanced analysis of the vast financial gap preventing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The current $4.2 trillion annual financing shortfall is daunting, yet Sener emphasizes that this represents merely 1% of global wealth, urging the private sector to increase investments in SDG-aligned projects, particularly in emerging markets. Sener explains the central role of the UNDP's Sustainable Finance Hub in mobilizing private capital to where it is most needed, highlighting the strategic use of the organization's global network of 170 country offices. This network provides critical local insight, market intelligence, and an understanding of country-specific policy priorities, which are essential for identifying SDG-aligned investment opportunities. A core theme of the conversation is the challenge of managing both financial and impact risks. Sener stresses the importance of impact management systems, urging businesses to consider impact risks on par with financial risks. She illustrates this by recounting her engagement with a maternity clinic in Tanzania, where environmental concerns around medical waste had to be addressed alongside the clinic's primary goal of improving maternal health. Sener's example demonstrates how embedding impact management frameworks into business operations can mitigate negative outcomes and enhance the overall sustainability of investments. The interview also sheds light on the critical issue of perceived risk in emerging markets, where investors often hesitate due to political instability, economic volatility, and regulatory uncertainty. Sener argues that these risks can be addressed through innovative financial instruments such as blended finance, guarantees, and green bonds, which help to de-risk investments and attract private capital. Deal origination remains a significant hurdle in emerging markets, and Sener introduces the SDG Investor Map as a vital tool for overcoming this challenge. The map helps identify areas ripe for investment by aligning with country-specific development needs and successful business models. The SDG Investor Map draws on the on-the-ground intelligence from UNDP's country offices, which play a pivotal role in vetting businesses and ensuring that they are truly aligned with SDG objectives, thus enhancing credibility for investors. Sener's insights also emphasize the importance of collaboration. The financial ecosystem for impact is broad and diverse, encompassing not only global banks and institutions but also regional and domestic investors whose efforts often go unnoticed. This intricate network, facilitated by UNDP, creates a more fluid and inclusive market for sustainable investments. Looking ahead, Sener remains cautiously optimistic. While the progress toward the SDGs is far from sufficient—only 15% of targets are on track—the realignment of financial systems to embed sustainability at their core presents a promising pathway forward. For Sener, the solution lies in rethinking how businesses operate, ensuring sustainability is at the heart of decision-making processes. Throughout the conversation, Sener's wealth of experience, from her time advising HM Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to her current role at UNDP, shines through. Her understanding of financial inclusion and sustainable finance, combined with her optimism for the future, presents a compelling vision for how the private sector can play a transformative role in achieving the SDGs. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 250+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.